Senior Merchandiser

Job Description

Title: Senior Merchandiser

Company Name: PRS Apparels Ltd Is a is one of The Concern of Yester Group

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 35 years

Job Location: Gazipur (Tongi)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 35 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Textile Engineering
• Bachelor/Honors

At least a Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience in Merchandising.BS.c in Textile Engineering / Apparel Merchandising will get an extra advantage.

• At least 35 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile

• Age At least 35 years

• Strong communication skills with international buyers

• Ability to handle multiple orders under pressure

• Good knowledge of garments production

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Email communication)

• Must be proactive, responsible, and deadline-oriented

• Depth knowledge and practical experience on product costing, Raw material sourcing & connection with supplier base.

• Able to maintain Time & Action (T&A) plan for both with customer and with Vendor.

• Must have sound knowledge about product consumption, costing & pricing process/procedure.

• Must have good command over fluent English speaking and writing, MS Office, ERP. PPT, graphics, etc.

• Candidates must be proactive and creative in order to formulate/implement efficient & effective business techniques.

Responsibilities & Context

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, & talent personnel for immediate appointment for our organization as Merchandiser / Sr. Merchandiser position who has solid experience in the Buying / Sourcing office.

• Work closely with vendor for procurement of raw materials and their Planning Dept to ensure smooth supply chain of all raw materials, timely production, final inspection, and On Time Delivery.

• Work closely with production, quality control / QA Team to take care of all aspects of quality from initial to final stage and ensure best final product.

• Handle sample development and approval process efficiently to the satisfaction of the customers.

• Customer / Order handling independently and run a team of 2-3 members of Merchandisers and Assistant Merchandisers.

• Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Reporting in writing to reporting boss.

Core Responsibilities

1. Buyer Handling & Order Management

• Communicate with buyers regarding product development, pricing, and order execution.

• Receive and review purchase orders (POs), tech packs, and buyer requirements.

• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and product specifications.

• Build and maintain strong buyer relationships.

2. Product Development

• Coordinate sample development (Proto, Fit, Size Set, PP, TOP samples).

• Follow up on sample approvals and buyer comments.

• Work closely with design, pattern, and technical teams.

3. Costing & Price Negotiation

• Prepare accurate garment costing sheets.

• Analyze fabric consumption, trims, washing, printing, embroidery, and CM costs.

• Negotiate with buyers to achieve target margins.

• Monitor profitability throughout the order cycle.

4. Fabric & Trim Sourcing

• Source fabrics, trims, accessories, and packaging materials.

• Coordinate with local and overseas suppliers.

• Ensure timely material booking and delivery.

• Monitor material quality and compliance requirements.

5. Production Coordination

• Develop and maintain Time & Action (T&A) plans.

• Coordinate with production, planning, and industrial engineering teams.

• Track production status and identify potential delays.

• Ensure production runs according to approved standards.

6. Quality & Compliance Management

• Work with QA/QC teams to ensure buyer quality standards are met.

• Monitor inspections and testing requirements.

• Ensure compliance with buyer codes of conduct and factory standards.

• Resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.

7. Shipment & Commercial Coordination

• Coordinate with commercial, logistics, and shipping departments.

• Ensure shipment bookings are completed on time.

• Verify shipping documents, packing lists, and invoices.

• Follow up on shipment schedules and buyer delivery requirements.

8. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor junior merchandisers and merchandising assistants.

• Allocate workloads and monitor team performance.

• Provide training on buyer requirements and merchandising procedures.

9. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare order status reports and shipment updates.

• Monitor KPIs, order profitability, and delivery performance.

• Report risks, delays, and corrective action plans to management.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of knit, woven, and sweater merchandising.

• Expertise in garment costing and consumption calculation.

• Knowledge of fabric sourcing and production processes.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

• Ability to manage multiple buyers and orders simultaneously.

• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.

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